This presentation on globalization among others discusses the nature and differences that exist between the modern and Muslim concepts of globalization. Since it is not possible for the Muslims to live in total isolation from the things that are happening in a globalized world, they can at least come up with a strategic plan in how to position them

Among all creations of God living in this planet, man is the most intelligent, innovative and creative. Imbued with these qualities, man was able to plan, create and recreate new things using the resources available in the environment. Man’s position as God’s best creation and as the recipient of the creative intelligence from his Creator has f

The discussion on the mind and body continues to be debated by philosophers and psychologists. Ever since the Renaissance, Western scholars have shifted their research on the man from a religious to a scientific one. They argued that spirituality cannot be scrutinized using science and scientific tools. Yet, they are not any closer to finding a com

Atherosclerosis is defined as a slow process of inflammation in medium-sized and large arteries fuelled by deposition of lipid. Classified as one of the major non communicable disease, it is accounted for the health burdens facing by many countries. Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is an organophosphorous insecticide that possesses various human systemic toxicit

Advancement in the way of life and urbanization has brought many great changes in the psychological well-being of people in many parts of the world. Driven by the need to be materially affluent has pushed people in the urban to unnecessary stress, anxiety, conflict, dilemma and a whole lot of other adverse psychological state of mind. Due to these

Historically, the use and produce of Malay traditional ink were closely associated with the palaces and pondoks (Islamic religious school) where the early Malay manuscripts were traced. These Malay manuscripts can be traced dated back to the 16th century and the fact that those manuscripts have survived until today proves the durability and permane

Pornography is a social issue that requires for a special attention. In this advanced technological age, various telecommunication channels provide sorts of pornographic contents and images to people. Youngsters are the most affected. This book is an outcome of an empirical research project that examines the attitudes toward pornography among IIUM

In the past centuries, education was regarded as a medium of creating a good individual and citizen. The philosophy of education is designed to guide in producing the type of individuals the state wants to create. The analogy of the educator is like that of a blacksmith who moulds the iron into his desired shape while it is still red-hot. Likewise,

This presentation on ‘The Call for Islamization of Modern Psychology’ elucidates the nature and focus of psychology in the West and Muslim world. Since the West has gone through a period of shifting of paradigms in its views on man and psychology, and the fact that there exist a myriad of schools in psychology, the presenters would like to rest

Vitrification technique has shown great promise for human embryo cryopreservation due to its consistent cryosurvival. The selection of medium and period of post-thawed culture for embryos survival depends on IVF laboratories practice in order to achieve successful pregnancies. The purpose of this study is to determine the influence of post-thawed v